Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a tutorial showing how she made this cool tribal print and faux leather backpack. The tribal print fabric came from a pillow she got on some earlier travels, but you could use any home… Read more ... 
Jonie from Knot So Normal shares a tutorial for making her Stars and Stripes wristlet. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a phone and other small essentials for a day out and about, perhaps to watch… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this cute pleated purse for a little girl. It can be made from a fat quarter of fabric, plus fabric for… Read more ... 
Ginnie from Hello Little Home shares a free pattern to make this wrap around suede sunglass case, with almost no sewing required. It’s a super fast, super easy project. The case is left open on the sides, with a long… Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead shares a free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics for making her Snappy Mani Pouch. It’s a small fabric wallet with pockets to hold manicure necessities. A zippered pocket will hold clippers and emery boards, and a gathered… Read more ... 
Annie from Pink In Mind shares a video tutorial showing how you can use Capri Sun pouches to make a cute little coin purse. The sewing is super easy – just a few straight seams. Each coin purse is made… Read more ... 
Dena from Hearts & Sharts shares a tutorial at The Crafting Chicks showing how you can make this summertime tote bag. A wide blue and white stripe, and straps made from rope and large grommets give it a nautical vibe. … Read more ... 
Given how much I’m seeing pineapples on fashion blogs and DIY sites, I think they’re the new “it” motif. Eri from Llevo el invierno shows how you can make a fun pineapple purse for a little girl. This is allll… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Tried and True shows how to make her All Star Father’s Day Travel Pouch. The zippered pouch is made from vinyl, with a reverse appliqued high top sneaker. My inner 90s grunge girl is totally geeking out on… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make this cute turtle screen cleaner for your tablet. She designed it as a Father’s Day gift for her dad, who loves using his tablet, but it’s a fun and practical accessory for… Read more ... 
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read more ... 
